Distribution Widely distributed throughout southern Africa.Web These spiders do not spin a web. However, the female does construct a structure from which she hangs her eggs.

Venom Completely harmless.

Notes Lynx spiders rely on their well developed vision to hunt for prey which they ambush. The spines on their legs aid the spider to grasp free running insect prey. Have been observed catching flying prey such as moths. When moving about vegetation they often jump. They make use of a safety line when jumping.

The female lays her eggs in vegetation. She doesn’t feed at all while guarding the eggs. After they hatch, her life is complete and she dies. When inactive at night, these spiders may be found on the underside of a leaf. Able to change colour to blend in perfectly to the vegetation.

At the first sign of danger these spiders jump away. Males are similar in size to the females.